2w ago - Following up on his previous update, today PlayStation 3 hacker SKFU has now shared a few more details on PSNSSS codenames below for PlayStation 4 (PS4) / Orbis stores.

To quote: PSNSSS - Codenames

PSNSSS development continues. Since not all products can be found via a simple search, because some have a flag which forbid to be found this way; I implemented a browsing function.

While browsing the now 522 different stores I noticed a few codenames multiple times:

• CHIHIRO
  
• HAMMERHEAD
  
• SWORDFISH
  

It is still unknown what they mean, but based on the information gathered until now it seems those are codenames for upcoming SONY platforms.

I hope to be able to improve the app further to get more details on this matter.

From sinsizer: It contains Information about the game/dlc or whatever the contentID belongs to. You can also find "apollo" links which are used for the store png's etc..blabla...

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/store/api/chihiro/00_09_000/container/GB/en/999/EP1001-NPEB00771_00-BIOSHOCK2PSN0001

Finally, from JonahUK:...

2w ago - Following up on his previous release, PlayStation 3 developer LMAN (aka theleecherman) has made available an update to his PSN PKG Decryptor & Extractor bringing it to version 1.71 with the changes below.

Download: PSN PKG Decryptor & Extractor v1.71 / .NET Framework 2 / .NET Framework 2 (x64)

About PSN PKG Decryptor & Extractor: PSN PKG Decryptor & Extractor is designed (Specially for the PSP) to help you decrypt PS3 & PSP PKG file and extract the files from it.

For PS3 it can extract PKG files only. For PSP it can extract and (decrypt, dump, verify the dumped ISO, generate KEYS.BIN from PSOne EBOOT.PBP file) and prepare the extracted files to be ready for use ONLY on the PSP system.

PSN PKG Decryptor and Extractor Changelog:

1.71:

+Stable Release.
+New Button and Confirmation message to verify the PKG files if it's corrupted...

2w ago - Sony PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with the new PlayStation Store PS3, PS Vita and PSN updates for this week today, as follows:

PS2 Classics

Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly ($9.99)

Twins Mio and Mayu enter a haunted village after falling under its spell. Mio must follow Mayu with the Camera Obscura to protect her from the evil spirits.
ESRB: M // File Size: 3.1 GB

PS One Classics

Motto Trump Shiyouyo! (PS one Import) ($5.99)

Enjoy the new and improved Trump Shiyouo!
ESRB: N/A // File Size: 168.2 MB

Zero Kara No Mahjong Mahjong Tamago-Gumi 2 -Taikai E Ikou! (PS one Import) ($5.99)

This sequel to Zero Kara no Mahjong retains all the accessibility of its predecessor but greatly refines the experience.Take lessons based on actual matches to help learn the correct mannerisms and etiquette involved in true mahjong games.

Once your lessons are done, you'll be armed with all the techniques needed to beat your friends in real life. Unleash the mahjong master deep inside you!
File Size: 165 MB

Zero Kara No Shogi Shogi Youchien Ayumi-Gumi! (PS one Import) ($5.99)

This is the mahjong game for everyone who's wanted to learn how to play but...

2w ago - Sony Producer Kumi Yuasa posted up a video today spotlighting The Sounds of Soul Sacrifice, inviting fans to get the soundtrack on PSN today.

To quote: Hi, everyone! We hope you are all enjoying Soul Sacrifice!

We've been talking about the music of Soul Sacrifice for quite a while. Many of you have asked if the soundtrack will be available for purchase. Good news: the Soul Sacrifice Original Soundtrack will be available exclusively on the PlayStation 3 PSN Store today! The album boasts 32 masterfully composed and orchestrated tracks, and will be available for $9.99.

Fantasy becomes reality in the soundtrack to Soul Sacrifice! World-renowned composers Yasunori Mitsuda and Wataru Hokoyama bring this legendary score to life with 32 riveting musical compositions.

Recorded at the state of the art Skywalker Sound, this soundtrack also features a myriad of world class instrumentalists comprised of a 94-piece orchestra and 25-voice choir, making history as one of the largest recording sessions ever for a video game. Check out the full-length behind the scenes video at the top of this post to see how the music of Soul Sacrifice came together.
Comments from Inafune-san:

"The music was created by the two accomplished composers who are capable of putting together...

2w ago - Zen Studios Community Manager Bobby Loertscher confirmed today that Star Wars Pinball Standalone hits PSN next week with some new features detailed below.

To quote: Wait, what? Didn't Star Wars Pinball already launch on PSN? YES! And you are telling me it is launching again? YES! Okay, that was probably super confusing, so let me try to explain.

Believe me, it's a good thing. The initial Star Wars Pinball pack was released in February for Zen Pinball 2 on PS3 and PS Vita. That pack included Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and it's coming back... this time, with even more features. Cue Star Wars opening crawl text...

From the very beginning of the Star Wars Pinball project, we've been working on a special standalone version of the game that would offer some really fun community features and would be fully branded Star Wars. We managed to finish that project, and it's releasing next week, exclusively on PS3 and PS Vita!

Now you're probably wondering, "Why did I buy this for Zen Pinball 2 when I could have bought a game with different features?" Don't worry, young Padawan, we thought about that too. If you've already bought the tables in Zen Pinball 2, you are entitled to download Star Wars Pinball at no charge!